Florida Tropical Estates
Homes for Sale in Miami Lakes, FL
All 33 homes for sale in Miami Lakes, FL · median $450,000 · 27 homes for sale in 33018 · Miami-Dade County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Florida Tropical Estates in Miami Lakes, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Florida Tropical Estates in Miami Lakes, FL, the most recent in September 2026. Across Miami Lakes as a whole, 26 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $480,000, 62 median days on market, with 25 homes for sale today. At that median and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,440 ($7,730 with the full homestead exemption).
Florida Tropical Estates is pricing on the home itself right now, not on shared amenities or a packaged lifestyle pitch. With a median price near $700,000 and a median of $365.27 per square foot, the number is being set by size, finish level, and lot rather than by an amenity package — current MLS data show none identified for this community.
Only 5 closings sit in the current window, so treat these figures as a directional read rather than a statistically deep trend line. A median 27-day time on market suggests homes that are priced and presented correctly are still moving at a normal pace, but with this few data points, one unusual sale can shift the median meaningfully.
Figures in this note are as of July 22, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Florida Tropical Estates sits in Miami-Dade County and, per current MLS activity, competes on the merits of individual homes rather than on community amenities — buyers here are evaluating the property, not a shared clubhouse or gate.
MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 57 homes in FLORIDA TROPICAL ESTATES that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1991 and 1995 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 2,104 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: MIAMI REALTORS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Florida Tropical Estates is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a specific home's size, layout, and finish over any community amenity package
- A buyer comfortable evaluating price on a per-property basis in a market with limited recent closing data
- A buyer working with a budget around the $700,000 median who wants a home that can close in roughly a month with the right offer
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants an on-site amenity package — none is identified in current MLS listings for this community
- A buyer who needs a deep bench of recent comparable sales to feel confident in pricing
- A buyer expecting a uniform price band across the community rather than condition-driven variation
The market around Florida Tropical Estates
Florida Tropical Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33018, 159 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of Miami Lakes.
Across Miami-Dade County, 14,507 homes are active and 2,241 pending (13% under contract).
In ZIP 33018 (Miami Lakes), 59 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $525K ($314/sq ft), with a median 54 days on market. Right now 79 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 16.1 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33018 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Florida Tropical Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Florida Tropical Estates
Live MLS inventory for Florida Tropical Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Florida Tropical Estates listings as of 2026-11-10, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2026 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Florida Tropical Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Florida Tropical Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Florida Tropical Estates.
What's Actually Driving Price Here
At roughly $365 per square foot, price per foot in this community reflects individual home condition and layout more than any community-level premium. With no amenities identified in current listings, buyers should expect the value proposition to rest entirely on the structure, lot, and location within Miami-Dade — not on pooled recreational infrastructure or HOA-run features.
A median 27 days on market against only 5 recent closings means this is a thin-volume snapshot. That is not necessarily a red flag — it can simply mean a small, tightly-held community — but it does mean sellers should lean on comparable condition and finish rather than assuming broad market momentum, and buyers should expect fewer active comparables to lean on when negotiating.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Florida Tropical Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only a handful of recent closings and no amenity data to lean on, the analysis has to be done at the individual-home level — comparing actual condition, finish, and price per square foot rather than pulling from a deep, reliable comp set. That is the kind of read we do before advising on offer price or list price in Florida Tropical Estates.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | MIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-11-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of MIAMI MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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